There was a 92% increase in the number of IPOs and a 146% increase in value compared with Q1 2016, representing the best Q1 since 2007, EY report finds
There were notably positive results in terms of volume and value of IPO deals during Q1: PWC report
The proposals aim to bolster the availability of independent research and enhancing the information that investors receive
Before the $400-million IPO, 2016 was shaping up to the worst year on record for IPOs, with less than $2 million in new issues, according to PwC’s quarterly report
PwC report on new issues in Canada blames economic uncertainty, cites good news
Strong secondary market activity coming in the oil and gas sector
Canadian equity & equity-related issuance rose by 13.1% to $42.6 billion
Thirteen IPOs on the TSX accounted for the vast majority of the funds raised last year, according to PwC survey
RBC Capital Markets leads equity underwriting league tables
Total securities issuance was US$1.76 trillion in Q2 2015